NegociosNow Editorial Team.- This Tuesday, September 10, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in what promises to be a heated second presidential debate, although it will be the first where both candidates will see each other face to face. The rules have already been defined, and there are several points that must be taken into account for this key meeting on the road to the November elections.
The debate, hosted by ABC, will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. One of the most significant aspects is that the candidates’ microphones will be turned off when it is not their turn to speak, avoiding the constant interruptions that have marked previous debates. This was a point of contention between the two campaigns, as Harris’ team initially insisted that both microphones should be kept open to allow for greater interaction, but an agreement was eventually reached.
Without an audience in the room
The meeting will last 90 minutes and will be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis. Candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question, followed by two minutes for rebuttal, and an additional minute for clarification. There will be no audience in the room, and candidates will be allowed to bring only a pen, a pad of paper and a bottle of water.
Trump will close this debate, speaking last, after winning the drawing of lots that determined the order of closing statements, while Harris will be positioned to the right of the podium. No props or direct questions between the candidates will be allowed, in an effort to maintain a more controlled and civilized discussion.
Advantage for Trump?
The format will give both sides the chance to make their case without the usual interruptions that characterize such confrontations. However, Harris’ team has expressed concerns about the format, arguing that it could give Trump an advantage by avoiding direct confrontations.
It is important to mention that this debate between Trump and Harris will be crucial for both candidates, as they are in a decisive phase of the campaign, with the elections just around the corner.
